Waseda El Dorado
This bizarre residential building in Tokyo is the masterpiece of Von Jour Caux, known as the "Gaudí of Japan."

📜 Eccentric mixed-use building in Tokyo's Waseda university district.
🔍 Designed by Von Jour Caux, blending Art Nouveau, Edo-period, and esoteric motifs.

Why Go

🏛️ Unique Gaudí-esque architecture
🎨 Avant-garde exterior and intricate interior decorations
🖼️ Ground floor houses art gallery, antique shop, and beauty salon
💡 Inspiring living spaces countering modernism

Why Avoid

🚫 Upper floors are not accessible to visitors

Tips

🚶 Located about 5 minutes from Waseda Station
📍 Location
517 Wasedatsurumakicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, 162-0041, Japan

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